Computer Programming & Analysis (CPA)

Campus

NewnhamSeneca International Academy

Duration

6 Semesters (3 Years)

Credential Awarded

Ontario College Advanced Diploma

School

School of Software Design & Data Science

This program is offered in Seneca's hybrid delivery format with some courses available in Seneca's flexible delivery format. Some coursework is online and some must be completed in person. Students will need to come on campus to complete in-person learning requirements. For courses offered in the flexible delivery format, professors use innovative learning spaces and technology to teach students in a classroom or lab and broadcast in real time to students attending remotely. In flexible courses, students have the choice of coming on campus or learning online.

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About the Program

This three-year advanced diploma program provides you with the skills and knowledge to begin your career as a software developer. You will learn programming languages, program design and system analysis. Web concepts are integrated into all courses to develop active database web programs on a variety of operating systems. Advanced techniques are taught through professional option courses. 

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Part-time option is available >

Skills

Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:

  • Programming languages
  • System methodologies
  • Client and server side development
  • Design and maintenance of database systems
  • Data communication

Work Experience

Optional Co-op

Students meeting all academic requirements may have the opportunity to complete an optional co-op work term(s) in a formal work environment. In most cases the work term(s) is a full-time paid position completed between two academic semesters. In programs with limited co-op opportunities, additional academic requirements and a passing grade on a communication assessment may be required for eligibility. Eligibility for participation does not guarantee a work position will be secured. Additional fees are required for those participating in the optional co-op stream regardless of success in securing a work position.

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Your Career

When you graduate from this program, these are the types of career options that you can explore:

  • Software developer
  • System analyst
  • Information systems specialist
  • Database administrator
  • Web application developer
  • Client/server applications developer
  • Systems programmer
  • UNIX/Linux system administrator
  • Net developer
  • Android java programmer
  • Application developer
  • Application support analyst